Sales & Service Assistants - Ben E. Keith : Job Details

Sales & Service Assistants

Location: Commerce Beverage, 2248 Live Oak St., Commerce, Texas, United States of America

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Req #: 8364

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, striving to exceed our customers' expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees, continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Overview

The Sales & Service Assistant position will assist the service team by helping deliver Ben E. Keith Beverages product to customers' retail locations. Responsibilities include:

Help verify the accuracy of each order.

Fill cooler windows and back stock, rotate product, and ensure a great delivery experience by picking up all cardboard and trash.

Complete all necessary paperwork and document activities.

Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers.

Safely unload orders at customer locations with the aid of a hand truck (dolly), manual or electric jack.

Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves, and displays.

Count, fill, and condense back stock and retailer shelf inventory.

Count and verify order completeness with customer; obtain customer signature and payment.

Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash.

Verify product order with customer to ensure accuracy.

Collect payment and signature from customer upon delivery.

Communicate with sales staff any observed opportunities or challenges.

Perform job duties in various settings (grocery, convenience, bar, etc.) and under challenging weather conditions.

Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; report any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.

Build displays as required.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck; document and report any issues.

Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times.

Meet all DOT and Ben E. Keith standards of safety and compliance regarding the company vehicle.

Project a friendly, professional image at all times.

Attend meetings as required.

Prioritize multiple, competing priorities.

Job Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments.

Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment.

Highly motivated and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail.

Organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Must be able to read and write English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply.

Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.

Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Basic computer skills preferred.

Must have a valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.

High school graduate or GED required.

Company Overview

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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